Deekshita Amaravadi
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Engineering Manager with 10+ years of experience in leading high-performing teams, launching scalable products, and optimizing engineering workflows. Proven track record in HR tech, fintech, and real estate industries. Passionate about building strong engineering cultures and mentoring talent to drive impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Brigit
New York, New York
02.2026 - Current
- Lead the Instant Cash engineering pod across two product streams: Core Cash Advance and Direct Deposit, partnering with two PMs to own the product end to end, from underwriting and disbursement through repayment.
Engineering Manager
Justworks
New York, USA
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of 5 engineers, improving operational efficiency by 20% through streamlined HR admin solutions.
- Spearheaded the launch of 3+ ATS and performance management integrations, expanding Justworks' marketplace reach by 60%.
- Facilitated structured performance evaluations, resulting in a 100% retention of direct reports and 4 internal promotions.
- Implemented a proactive risk management framework, reducing deployment errors by 40% and enhancing stakeholder confidence.
Engineering Manager
Ribbon Home
New York, USA
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Recruited and onboarded high-performing team of 5 engineers in 6 months, enhancing collaboration and innovation.
- Led the end-to-end development of a new product suite for Listing Agents and Sellers, enabling seamless real estate transactions.
- Launched financial product that streamlined contingency management for Listing Agents/Sellers, reducing deal closure time by 15%.
- Partnered with Product, Design, and Marketing teams to drive successful product launches, leading to a 20% increase in user adoption.
- Championed engineering culture initiatives, launching first Engineering Guilds and mentorship program, increasing knowledge-sharing sessions by 50%.
Software Engineer Technical Lead
American Express
New York, USA
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Led enhancements to colleague experience app, increasing internal user engagement by 25%.
- Optimized agile workflows, reducing sprint cycle time by 15% and improving on-time delivery rate.
- Mentored 10+ junior engineers, resulting in 3 promotions and enhanced team efficiency.
- Designed and conducted training programs, increasing team productivity by 20%.
- Contributed to hiring top engineering talent, streamlining process and improving hiring efficiency by 30%.
Software Engineer
American Express
New York, USA
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Developed roadmap and core capabilities for enterprise automation pipelines at American Express, enhancing operational workflows.
- Led loyalty web technical teams through concept, design, development, and launch phases, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Mobile Engineer
Astea International, Inc
Horsham, USA
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed the mobile Alliance product to deliver a highly integrated solution.
Mobile Developer
Branding Brand
Pittsburgh, USA
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Built mobile optimized e-commerce web experiences for big brands like American Eagle, Sephora, Costco etc.
Education
Master of Science - Information Science
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - SCHOOL OF INFORMATION
Pittsburgh, PA04-2012
Bachelor of Technology - Information Science
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (JNTU)
Hyderabad, AP06-2010
Skills
- Engineering management
- Software engineering
- Product development
- Performance reviews
- People and team management
- Talent development
- Coaching and mentorship
Certification
Dare To Lead Trained
Volunteer Experience
Mentor, Plato, New York, NY, 03/01/22, Current, Coached engineering leaders and individual contributors, providing guidance on career growth, leadership strategies, and technical decision-making., Facilitated 1:1 mentorship sessions, helping mentees navigate challenges in team management, engineering culture, and scaling technical teams., Developed personalized growth plans for mentees, resulting in improved leadership effectiveness and team collaboration., Contributed to a knowledge-sharing community, offering insights on engineering best practices and organizational scaling.
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Brigit
02.2026 - Current
Engineering Manager
Justworks
06.2022 - 02.2025
Engineering Manager
Ribbon Home
05.2021 - 04.2022
Software Engineer Technical Lead
American Express
06.2020 - 06.2021
Software Engineer
American Express
06.2015 - 06.2020
Mobile Engineer
Astea International, Inc
02.2013 - 06.2015
Mobile Developer
Branding Brand
05.2012 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Information Science
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - SCHOOL OF INFORMATION
Bachelor of Technology - Information Science
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (JNTU)